Shelter Worker - Permanent, Part-time Rotating Weekends

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Langley, BC

2d•CA$23 - CA$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Permanent, Part-time Shelter Worker to provide a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors. This role involves monitoring clients, assisting with case management, maintaining documentation, coordinating programming, and intervening in crisis situations. The position requires a willingness to support the mission of The Salvation Army and adhere to health and safety policies. The work environment is typically in a shelter or treatment facility and may involve dealing with challenging situations and individuals.

Requirements

Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
Addictions Counselling Courses
Social services Diploma or related Diploma or Degree
Minimum one year Experience in frontline social service work
High amounts of keyboarding/Manual record keeping
Occasionally lifting/packing clients/residents property/personal effects and engaging in recreational activities.
Attentive listening and observation of body language, continuously monitoring the environment, multitasking and reading.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, to meet deadlines and cope with stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Monitors the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security; completes regular client/resident status checks and room searches as required
Develops and implements case management of assigned clients/residents; assists clients/residents in establishing goals, monitoring progress, and prepares discharge plan
Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation (including in-out and incident log books) related to clients/residents and initiates any new documentation
Complete all reports required by the funder and The Salvation Army
Coordinates and facilitates resident programming as required
Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned
Monitors appropriate behavior; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as required
Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established policies guidelines
Engages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect
Performs required scheduled check-ins of residents on passes in community; escorts residents in the community when necessary and monitors behavior
Liaises with Police, funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members
Provides orientation to newly hired staff, volunteers, students
Attends 4 mandatory in-person staff meetings a year
Performs other duties as assigned